Jewelry talk and more.....
Showing posts with label artisan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label artisan. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
The Golden Globes are around the corner!
The Artisan Group is an amazing group that has made it possible for me to share my business cards with celebs galore at this years Golden Globes! Check out this official press release!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Happy New Year!
Wow! 2011 was really amazing for The 7th Crow! It was our first full year on Etsy and an amazing one at that! I would like to thank so many for the ongoing support and encouragement! So hold on to your hats! Here it comes!
My family has been amazing! My husband, two boys and my parents have given me the time and encouragement to keep going and dedicate myself to this amazing love of my craft. From letting me work instead of doing laundry or helping me set up all this crazy internet stuff or loading the boys up and heading to the main Dallas/Ft. Worth post office at the last second while I'm so sick I can't get out of bed, you have been there for me! Without their support, I wouldn't be where I am now.
My friends! Thank you for allowing me to throw ideas around and test out new designs on you. Thank you for spreading the word of The 7th Crow. Thank you for being rocks when I felt I was destined for failure. Oh and thanks for letting me give you all that free stuff!
My customers! Repeat customers and custom orders have helped me to better understand what my clients really want. And all of the feedback has been amazing. Thank you to each and every one who owns or has gifted a piece of jewelry from The 7th Crow. I would always be honored to work with you again in the future, and if you have any problems or issues with a piece you have received, please don't hesitate to contact me! I want to make sure you are 100% happy.
The Artisan Group! This amazing group not only has faith in me and in my craft, but the support of the group as a whole has been game changing! I hope every single member knows how much I respect you and look forward to 2012 and the future of our bond as artisans. Thank you. Specifically to the leadership of TAG - "Thank you" doesn't even express it. Without your patience and guidance, I wouldn't be able to have done the two biggest things that I NEVER though or even imagined could be possible. The gift bag for Zooey Deschanel (one of my all time favorite girls in the world) was an unbelievable opportunity! And being able to promote The 7th Crow in the Golden Globes swag bags (GBK Productions) is so amazing that I'm speechless! You girls are my heroes!
Etsy! I know there is a LOT of work behind the scenes that is done to make a seller's experience so outstanding and user friendly. The ease of resources and research is amazing.
Facebook and Twitter Friends! I don't know how to thank you all enough! I know a lot of you fall into the previous categories, one or all, but by using these outlets, the word is getting out and I appreciate it so very much.
My family has been amazing! My husband, two boys and my parents have given me the time and encouragement to keep going and dedicate myself to this amazing love of my craft. From letting me work instead of doing laundry or helping me set up all this crazy internet stuff or loading the boys up and heading to the main Dallas/Ft. Worth post office at the last second while I'm so sick I can't get out of bed, you have been there for me! Without their support, I wouldn't be where I am now.
My friends! Thank you for allowing me to throw ideas around and test out new designs on you. Thank you for spreading the word of The 7th Crow. Thank you for being rocks when I felt I was destined for failure. Oh and thanks for letting me give you all that free stuff!
My customers! Repeat customers and custom orders have helped me to better understand what my clients really want. And all of the feedback has been amazing. Thank you to each and every one who owns or has gifted a piece of jewelry from The 7th Crow. I would always be honored to work with you again in the future, and if you have any problems or issues with a piece you have received, please don't hesitate to contact me! I want to make sure you are 100% happy.
The Artisan Group! This amazing group not only has faith in me and in my craft, but the support of the group as a whole has been game changing! I hope every single member knows how much I respect you and look forward to 2012 and the future of our bond as artisans. Thank you. Specifically to the leadership of TAG - "Thank you" doesn't even express it. Without your patience and guidance, I wouldn't be able to have done the two biggest things that I NEVER though or even imagined could be possible. The gift bag for Zooey Deschanel (one of my all time favorite girls in the world) was an unbelievable opportunity! And being able to promote The 7th Crow in the Golden Globes swag bags (GBK Productions) is so amazing that I'm speechless! You girls are my heroes!
Etsy! I know there is a LOT of work behind the scenes that is done to make a seller's experience so outstanding and user friendly. The ease of resources and research is amazing.
Facebook and Twitter Friends! I don't know how to thank you all enough! I know a lot of you fall into the previous categories, one or all, but by using these outlets, the word is getting out and I appreciate it so very much.
Monday, July 11, 2011
These are a few of my favorite things
Hello out there! I hope this blog finds you all well.
Today I was surfing through all of my favorite shops on Etsy - inspired by the talent and beauty created by some of the fantastic jewelry artisans out there. For as long as I have had my shop on Etsy, I have always gone back to these shops over and over again. For some, I am drawn to the amazing colors. Others draw me in with the glamour. Or I am fascinated by the patience given to the pieces, both in creating them and in designing them. This morning, I decided that it was time that I show respect to my TOP 5 FAVORITE SHOPS!
In no particular order..................
Number 1
Made by Sunflower - http://www.etsy.com/shop/madebysunflower
As I look through this shop, I probably click on every single item to see it closer. The detail and precision is never ending. The pieces are mainly wire work with few beads or gemstones. In my eyes, this is a very amazing feat! I give serious praise to someone who can work the wire the way she does.
Not only will you find actual jewelry in this shop, but tutorials are also offered. This is a fantastic offering for those who want to expand their craft.
One of my favorite techniques that you will see in this shop, is the way the wire sometimes emerges from a piece. And it is done in such a delicate way! It gives a piece, whether it is earrings or a pendant, that third dimension. Made By Sunflower's jewelry is "out of this world'!
Number 2
Bella Jewels II - http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellajewelsII
Immediately, when you look through Bella Jewels, you will notice the bright, vibrant colors of the gems. After that initial awe from the jewels, you will see the art of the wire. The perfection of the wrapping and shaping and forming, OH MY! Bella Jewels has a huge selection of earrings, necklaces and bracelets. While my initial reaction was that I would need a fancy dress or a special night out on the town to wear anything from this shop, I quickly changed my mind realizing that the jewelry is much more versatile than I originally thought. I can still see pieces on a red carpet somewhere though!
While some pieces showcase a plethora of jewel sizes, shapes and colors, others are more selective in the shine. This does not really matter though. You want to know why? Because each piece is just as glam as the next!
As the shop banner states, Bella Jewels has been creating glamour since 1986. Let us just say, she has it perfected.
Number 3
Surf and Sand - http://www.etsy.com/shop/surfandsand
At the bottom of my Etsy homepage, Etsy recommends items to me based on my favorites. Also, when I navigate to my Activity page, Etsy notifies me of new listings by shops I have marked as a favorite. When Surf and Sand lists a new item or I see an item recommended to me, I can always spot a piece from this shop. There is a signature of sorts to all items in this amazing shop. Actually, there are several signatures. Whether it is the bold, striking, and adventurous colors and color combinations or the unique accents on the pieces, I always know there is another amazing piece in this shop to daydream about.
The use of color is probably what impresses me the most about the jewelry in this shop. I strive to have the eye to bring such amazing combinations to life. Whether it is a cluster of garnet hung in perfect order to appear as a bunch of grapes or a totally rock star hot pink and black, you can definitely find that perfect piece here!
Number 4
Mosaic Design - http://www.etsy.com/shop/mosaicdesign
For those who know me personally, this stuff is right up my alley. The more ornate, the better! The richer the colors, the better! When you can offer up the same amazement in a delicate pair of earrings as you can a statement necklace, I am sold! Mosaic Design has me sold.
First of all, I love the avatar picture. I love to look at the pieces and be able to see, in my mind at the same time, the artist. Knowing whose fingers are calloused. Knowing who put the love, time and patience into each piece. This was the first shop I came across and was completely wowed by. I showed my husband, my friends, and my family this shop.
Enough about me. This is about Mosaic Design! My first impression was Bollywood. The rich colors, the gold (she also uses other metals), and the larger than life presence. As I have said about other shops in this blog post, whether a piece is primarily gems or only metals, the detail and precision is clear. The art is clear.
Number 5
Two Tightly Wound - http://www.etsy.com/shop/twotightlywound
My top three words for this shop: MODERN, ELEGANT, GLAMOROUS
This shop is run by a duo of women who are clearly full of talent both in the designing of amazing jewelry, but also in the craftsmanship. There are some shops on Etsy where there are hundreds of items listed in each shop. This shop is not like that. But, that does not matter at all. You want to know why? Because as you look at each piece listed, you can see the hours that must have ticked away as each piece of brilliance was created.
The shop name is perfect as well. These two artisans must be tightly wound together as a team to create such a cohesive collection. Also, the wire wrapping with the amazing crystals and gemstones is wound just right as well.
So, whether you are a jewelry fanatic like me or just a lover of art, travel on over to Etsy and check out these amazing shops. And be prepared for your socks to be knocked off!
Today I was surfing through all of my favorite shops on Etsy - inspired by the talent and beauty created by some of the fantastic jewelry artisans out there. For as long as I have had my shop on Etsy, I have always gone back to these shops over and over again. For some, I am drawn to the amazing colors. Others draw me in with the glamour. Or I am fascinated by the patience given to the pieces, both in creating them and in designing them. This morning, I decided that it was time that I show respect to my TOP 5 FAVORITE SHOPS!
In no particular order..................
Number 1
Made by Sunflower - http://www.etsy.com/shop/madebysunflower
As I look through this shop, I probably click on every single item to see it closer. The detail and precision is never ending. The pieces are mainly wire work with few beads or gemstones. In my eyes, this is a very amazing feat! I give serious praise to someone who can work the wire the way she does.
Not only will you find actual jewelry in this shop, but tutorials are also offered. This is a fantastic offering for those who want to expand their craft.
One of my favorite techniques that you will see in this shop, is the way the wire sometimes emerges from a piece. And it is done in such a delicate way! It gives a piece, whether it is earrings or a pendant, that third dimension. Made By Sunflower's jewelry is "out of this world'!
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| Zellis Necklace Onyx |
Number 2
Bella Jewels II - http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellajewelsII
Immediately, when you look through Bella Jewels, you will notice the bright, vibrant colors of the gems. After that initial awe from the jewels, you will see the art of the wire. The perfection of the wrapping and shaping and forming, OH MY! Bella Jewels has a huge selection of earrings, necklaces and bracelets. While my initial reaction was that I would need a fancy dress or a special night out on the town to wear anything from this shop, I quickly changed my mind realizing that the jewelry is much more versatile than I originally thought. I can still see pieces on a red carpet somewhere though!
While some pieces showcase a plethora of jewel sizes, shapes and colors, others are more selective in the shine. This does not really matter though. You want to know why? Because each piece is just as glam as the next!
As the shop banner states, Bella Jewels has been creating glamour since 1986. Let us just say, she has it perfected.
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| City Girl Steps Outpulsing Carnelian |
Number 3
Surf and Sand - http://www.etsy.com/shop/surfandsand
At the bottom of my Etsy homepage, Etsy recommends items to me based on my favorites. Also, when I navigate to my Activity page, Etsy notifies me of new listings by shops I have marked as a favorite. When Surf and Sand lists a new item or I see an item recommended to me, I can always spot a piece from this shop. There is a signature of sorts to all items in this amazing shop. Actually, there are several signatures. Whether it is the bold, striking, and adventurous colors and color combinations or the unique accents on the pieces, I always know there is another amazing piece in this shop to daydream about.
The use of color is probably what impresses me the most about the jewelry in this shop. I strive to have the eye to bring such amazing combinations to life. Whether it is a cluster of garnet hung in perfect order to appear as a bunch of grapes or a totally rock star hot pink and black, you can definitely find that perfect piece here!
 |
| Yellow Chalcedony and Colorful Gemstone |
Number 4
Mosaic Design - http://www.etsy.com/shop/mosaicdesign
For those who know me personally, this stuff is right up my alley. The more ornate, the better! The richer the colors, the better! When you can offer up the same amazement in a delicate pair of earrings as you can a statement necklace, I am sold! Mosaic Design has me sold.
First of all, I love the avatar picture. I love to look at the pieces and be able to see, in my mind at the same time, the artist. Knowing whose fingers are calloused. Knowing who put the love, time and patience into each piece. This was the first shop I came across and was completely wowed by. I showed my husband, my friends, and my family this shop.
Enough about me. This is about Mosaic Design! My first impression was Bollywood. The rich colors, the gold (she also uses other metals), and the larger than life presence. As I have said about other shops in this blog post, whether a piece is primarily gems or only metals, the detail and precision is clear. The art is clear.
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| Bollywood Earrings |
Number 5
Two Tightly Wound - http://www.etsy.com/shop/twotightlywound
My top three words for this shop: MODERN, ELEGANT, GLAMOROUS
This shop is run by a duo of women who are clearly full of talent both in the designing of amazing jewelry, but also in the craftsmanship. There are some shops on Etsy where there are hundreds of items listed in each shop. This shop is not like that. But, that does not matter at all. You want to know why? Because as you look at each piece listed, you can see the hours that must have ticked away as each piece of brilliance was created.
The shop name is perfect as well. These two artisans must be tightly wound together as a team to create such a cohesive collection. Also, the wire wrapping with the amazing crystals and gemstones is wound just right as well.
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| Ballerinas |
So, whether you are a jewelry fanatic like me or just a lover of art, travel on over to Etsy and check out these amazing shops. And be prepared for your socks to be knocked off!
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